<div dir="auto">Well it fits the brightly coloured and there's no real gun like it, and it was gunna be more of a desk thing to kinda get people over and looking at the table, it's a great demo of the finishing possible on a 3d printed part too</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:49 Andrew Price, <<a href="mailto:andy@andrewprice.me.uk">andy@andrewprice.me.uk</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Not convinced it's the right kind of thing to be wielding while <br>
representing the Hackspace but enjoy the conference if they let you in <br>
with it ;)<br>
<br>
Andy<br>
<br>
On 03/05/18 19:44, Alex Duffield wrote:<br>
> Thoughts on this? It's not foam but it's not really realistic...<br>
> <br>
> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 17:17 Finlay Russell, <<a href="mailto:finlay3110@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">finlay3110@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
>> *Weapon Props*<br>
>><br>
>> With the exception of items mentioned in the Banned Items list, weapon<br>
>> props are permitted. All Weapon Props should either be;<br>
>><br>
>> - Foam weapons built round a core such as those used for live action<br>
>> roleplaying, or;<br>
>> - Unrealistic and toy guns (made of brightly coloured plastics, with<br>
>> flashing lights and stickers), or that are clearly science fiction based<br>
>> (phasers, plasma guns, blasters), and foam firing toys<br>
>><br>
>> The maximum size permitted is 150cm, or 180cm in the case of a staff.<br>
>> Larger items must be capable of being dismantled into smaller pieces and be<br>
>> so dismantled if the event is crowded.<br>
>><br>
>> Scythes are a particularly difficult item to carry safely. As such, they<br>
>> must be made to disconnect into two parts for carrying regardless of size.<br>
>><br>
>> Shields are allowed as long as they do not exceed 1 metre in height or<br>
>> width, and any hard edges and corners are suitably rounded off and padded.<br>
>><br>
>> *Banned Items*<br>
>><br>
>> - Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, go-carts, and<br>
>> similar wheeled items (due to venue restrictions)<br>
>> - Metal blades whether sharp or blunt e.g. swords, axes, and knives.<br>
>> - Actual guns, rifles, or artillery.<br>
>> - Heavy bats, paddles or clubs including wooden or metal baseball bats.<br>
>> - Heavy items that could be used as weapons e.g. iron pokers, heavy<br>
>> cast iron pans, or crowbars are not permitted. Nor are power tools such as<br>
>> actual chainsaws or hedge trimmers.<br>
>> - Bokken- a type of hard wooden (or toughened plastic) training sword.<br>
>> - Explosives and incendiary devices.<br>
>> - Functional strung bows or crossbows, sharp arrows or bolts.<br>
>> - Heavy gas canisters.<br>
>> - Protruding nails or other sharp items<br>
>> - Any other items restricted or prohibited from being carried in<br>
>> public by UK law<br>
>><br>
>> If you have any queries regarding the display or transportation of a<br>
>> weapon or prop outside of the event, contact the relevant authority. Police<br>
>> may destroy confiscated items without warning.<br>
>><br>
>> On Thu, 3 May 2018 at 17:01, <<a href="mailto:tom@swansea.hackspace.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">tom@swansea.hackspace.org.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>><br>
>>> I have little else to add.<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> As far as I can see, the event is 10am to 6pm, presumably a 9am start for<br>
>>> set up.<br>
>>><br>
>>> I believe we have a full table (6’ by 2.5’ ) – I’m unsure about power.<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> Alex is the only person to volunteer so far.<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> I will be going to the hackspace this evening to look at what we have to<br>
>>> put on a stand and try and put a plan together.<br>
>>><br>
>>> Any other suggestions and offers for help very much appreciated.<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> - Tom<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> *From:* <a href="mailto:hackspace-bounces@swansea.hackspace.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">hackspace-bounces@swansea.hackspace.org.uk</a> <<br>
>>> <a href="mailto:hackspace-bounces@swansea.hackspace.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">hackspace-bounces@swansea.hackspace.org.uk</a>> *On Behalf Of *Alex Duffield<br>
>>> *Sent:* 03 May 2018 16:08<br>
>>> *To:* Swansea Hackspace <<a href="mailto:hackspace@swansea.hackspace.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">hackspace@swansea.hackspace.org.uk</a>><br>
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming<br>
>>> convention this weekend<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> I've had no extra info<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 16:05 Matthew Daubney, <<a href="mailto:matt@daubers.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">matt@daubers.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>>><br>
>>> Have we got enough people to cover this? If not what're the timings, I<br>
>>> should be able to give some time.<br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>><br>
>>> On 1 May 2018 at 20:51, Thomas Lake <<a href="mailto:tom@swansea.hackspace.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">tom@swansea.hackspace.org.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>>><br>
>>> Hi all,<br>
>>><br>
>>> We have (very kindly) been offered the opportunity of a table at the<br>
>>> Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend.<br>
>>><br>
>>> This would need a couple of members willing to cover the table,<br>
>>> transport promotional materials and ideally come up a bit more of a plan.<br>
>>><br>
>>> I'd like to be able to confirm whether or not we're able to cover this<br>
>>> ASAP, so please let me know if any of you are available and interested.<br>
>>><br>
>>> - Tom<br>
<br>
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